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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Act of 1806 require?
(a) That all freed slaves pay extra taxes on their income.
(b) That all freed slaves leave Virginia within twelve months.
(c) That all freed slaves carry freedom papers.
(d) That all freed slaves register with local law enforcement.

2. Where does the shipping crate take Rita?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Portland.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) New York.

3. Who does Fern say was the first freed slave she taught and possibly her brightest student?
(a) Henry.
(b) Calvin.
(c) Caldonia.
(d) Louis.

4. Who are Henry's favorite authors?
(a) Shakespeare and Gray.
(b) Shakespeare and Austen.
(c) Milton and Gray.
(d) Milton and Dante.

5. Who is prisoner Jean Broussard accused of killing?
(a) His brother.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His wife.
(d) His business partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Revend Moffett preach obedience?

2. Who does Augustus buy from his former owner, William Robbins?

3. Who is Skiffington's future bride?

4. What does the new sheriff organize to help crack down on runaway slaves?

5. What does Skiffington often stop to do while traveling on horseback?

(see the answer key)

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